Blog: School, sports physicals available

The Henry and Stark County Health Department staff announces that theirClinical services program is offering special Sports and School PhysicalExam clinics throughout the summer.

Rae-Ann Tucker-Marshall Henry-Stark Health Department

The Henry and Stark County Health Department staff announces that theirClinical services program is offering special Sports and School PhysicalExam clinics throughout the summer.

Clinics will be held at their Main Office, Rt. 78 South, Kewanee and attheir West Office, 103 1st St., Colona.

The clinic will offer area Junior and Senior High School Athletes,Freshmen, Sixth Graders, Kindergartners, and Preschoolers school or sportsphysicals.

In order to encourage parents to call early for their appointments; andthereby avoid the end of the summer rush, the Health Department will offerthe exams at a cost of $25.00 per person in June; $30.00 per person in July;$35.00 per person in August; and $40.00 per person in September.

Also, the Department reminds area parents to be sure your children areup-to-date on their required immunizations before school begins this fall.Please note, children entering into 6th grades or transferring studentsthrough 12th grades will be required to provide proof of Tdap vaccination.Tdap is available for everyone 11years of age and older.

Immunizations, blood lead screenings, and other needed lab tests arealso available to participants at additional charges. The Health Departmentparticipates with the Vaccines For Children Program. Please call foreligibility and costs for vaccines.

Please note, appointments which are necessary, may be made by contactingthe Health Department at (309) 852-5272 - Kewanee Office or 792-4011-ColonaOffice. For more information visit our website at www.henrystarkhealth.comor find us on Facebook at Henry and Stark County Health Departments.